It's A Berner-ful Life: Lounging

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Lounging

I have wanted a patio swing for my backyard for a while now, and this year I finally bought one. It is very nice and even folds down into a chaise for reading a favorite book or into a bed for afternoon naps. The dogs think that it is great to have "their" very own furniture in the yard. It is a nice comfortable spot to lay and keep out of the sun.

I guess that in unison yawning means that Maggie and Bosley are bored of having their pictures taken while posing on the swing.

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manymuddypawsJune 26, 2008 at 7:08 AM
love it! the color is even complimentary!
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Matthew C. WinnerJune 26, 2008 at 8:36 PM
What fantastic pictures! Do your berners cozy up with you when you read? Avi loves to warm my toes when I read... which always turns into licking my feet.

Anyways... they're a good looking pair!
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SimbaJuly 1, 2008 at 7:48 PM
what good lookin' pups you both are!! ;o)

wags,

Simba
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